Thanks to your generous support, Shoes That Fit opened the doors to its 16,000-square-foot warehouse one year ago, and the impact has been transformational. For Logistics Manager Omar Ruvalcaba, who joined the team just before the ribbon cutting, the year has focused on bringing order, efficiency, and growth to the new space.
With our much smaller warehouse in Claremont, inventory was held in multiple 3PL locations with little structure. “Inventory was anywhere and everywhere,” Omar recalls. Since then, the team has implemented systems that track products from arrival to distribution and are directly linked to our reporting systems.
“We’ve implemented an organized inventory process providing visibility on all our inventory as it comes in, gets put away, and is sent out to kids all across the country.” –Omar Ruvalcaba
The expanded space now allows the team to receive donations, process orders, and ship simultaneously. “We’re able to accommodate more inventory on hand, allowing us to take on more orders and ship them in a timely manner,” Omar explains. Looking ahead, increased racking will expand pallet capacity and support continued growth. As Omar shares,
“Efficiently using warehouse space is key to adapting to growth.” One year in, the warehouse is more than a bigger building; it’s a stronger engine for delivering new shoes to children nationwide.
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